November 1, 2011, Tokyo, Japan – An intelligent machine with padded arms capable of helping health care workers lift disabled patients from their beds is demonstrated for the media as Toyota unveiled experimental robots for nursing and healthcare aimed for commercialization from 2013 to the media at its facility in Tokyo. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)

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A model demonstrates a mobility aid which works like a skateboard to help people relearn balance. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO)